Personal Assistant

Dewis Centre for Independent Living; Gelli; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Personal Assistant in Gelli, Wales, to provide companionship and support to an individual with autism. The role involves flexible hours, up to 4 hours per week, assisting with daily activities, encouraging community interaction, and helping with personal fitness goals. Candidates should be patient, have good local knowledge, and a sense of humor. This part-time position offers competitive pay, requiring a DBS check and legal working rights in the UK.

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Monthly pay and holiday pay

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals with autism or anxiety is preferred but not essential.
• Must have a willingness to learn and adapt.
• Good communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support in completing shopping and meal visits.
• Encourage community engagement and social interaction.
• Help in achieving personal fitness goals and routines.

Skills

Good local knowledge

Sense of humour

Calm and patient

Willingness to learn about Autism and anxiety

Ability to communicate well

Knowledge of riding bicycles

Job description

Please quote MPM1640 on application, Apply Now

SOMETHING ABOUT ME

I am a 38-year-old man living in the area of Pentre. I have an interest in radio communications and broadcasting, also small nations and geo politics. I also run a small nation and I am a passionate advocate for my peers and myself. I enjoy going out for food and especially carvery’s. I enjoy going out for walks and cycling and seeking unusual places I have not been before. I am interested in philosophising and helping putting the world to rights. I have a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and sometimes I find it hard to understand unwritten rules, I also need to be told about all procedures (both written and unwritten). Structure is very important to me in my day-to-day life. I like to go out for bike rides when I am feeling up to it; it would be great to find a PA with similar interests. I also enjoy wild camping and working holidays and being out in the fresh air.

PLACE OF WORK

In and around the area of RCT and Cardiff, and sometimes further which would require driving to a specific location of choice.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

I would like to employ another PA that can join my existing PA and job share with the hours available and cover any annual leave across the year to help me feel more confident with my day to day life and regain a positive structure.

HOURS OF WORK

Up to 4 hours every week

*These hours are on a flexible basis

RATE OF PAY

Meets NLW plus mileage allowance where applicable.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

• Completing a shopping list and visit local supermarket(s) by either using public transport or PA’s own car and supporting me with this.
• Visiting local café(s) for a drink/meal supporting me with structure including timing and routine.
• Supporting me to establish links with local community/social groups of my choice, which could include travelling in PA’s car.
• Encouraging and helping me in small steps to secure volunteering/employment. This could be with the St John’s ambulance. The aim is to become self‑employed in the future.
• Helping me with important correspondence, this could include helping me write letters, papers and to help me stick to a healthy time frame. Also someone to proof read and feedback where necessary.
• Supporting me to communicate and interact with people in the community safely and appropriately
• Someone to motivate me with achieving my personal fitness goals with schedules that we can stick to each week and per activity
• Going out on bike rides

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

• Someone with good local knowledge
• Someone with a good sense of humour
• To be calm and patient
• The willingness to learn about Autism and anxiety or some experience, although this is not essential
• Someone who can help me make positive decisions
• Someone who can communicate well if things are going to change
• Someone with knowledge of riding bicycles

ABOUT THE JOB

• This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.
• All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.
• Although this is a part‑time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.
• Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.
• Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.

Thank you.